FOUNDED 2026 -NEW DELHI, INDIA

20 years of expertise 80 countries One Clear mission.

Realistic India was built on a simple belief: that great international business is built on trust, deep knowledge, and genuine relationships — not just spreadsheets and strategy decks.

20+

Years of industry experience

80+

countries travelled

2016

year founded
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OUR FOUNDER

The man who's been to both sides of every table.

Dhruv Sood has spent over 20 years inside the world of international trade — not from a boardroom, but from the ground up, travelling to more than 80 countries, building relationships across cultures, and developing an understanding of global commerce that no textbook can teach.

Education

Post Graduate — Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)

Dhruv graduated from one of India's most prestigious institutions for international business — the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, New Delhi. This gave him the analytical foundation for understanding global trade flows, policy, and market dynamics at the highest level.

Career

20+ Years Across Diverse Industries

Before founding Realistic India, Dhruv spent two decades working with companies across manufacturing, trading, FMCG, sourcing, and consulting. He's been in factories, negotiation rooms, government offices, and trade fairs — across the USA, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Gulf, and South East Asia.

World

80+ Countries — and Counting

Dhruv has visited more than 80 countries not as a tourist, but as a business professional. This rare exposure means he understands the cultural nuances, business etiquette, and commercial expectations on every side of a deal — something no amount of desk research can replicate.

2016

Founded Realistic India — Indo-Realistic Management Consultancy LLP

After two decades of building his expertise, Dhruv founded Realistic India in 2016 with one conviction: global companies deserve a partner who truly understands India — not just its regulations, but its people, culture, and business relationships. Realistic India was born from that gap.

"In 20 years and 80 countries, I've learned that every successful business relationship — everywhere in the world — is built on the same foundation: trust, honesty, and genuine understanding. That is what we bring to every client."

Mr. Dhruv Sood
Founder & Managing Partner, Realistic India · New Delhi
HOW WE WORK

Principles we've
never compromised
on.

In nearly a decade of consulting, these four principles have guided every engagement — from the first call to the final handshake.

Trust Above All

Dhruv has built his entire career on trust and integrity. We will never tell you what you want to hear at the cost of what you need to know. Our reputation is built one honest conversation at a time.

Cultural Intelligence

Having personally experienced 80+ countries, we understand that business is deeply human. We bridge cultural gaps so your relationships in India start on the right foot — and last.

Depth, Not Surface

We go beyond introductions. Our work includes in-depth market research, on-the-ground validation, and strategic guidance — because shallow advice in a complex market like India is worse than no advice at all.

Long-Term Partnerships

We measure our success by the long-term outcomes of our clients, not just the deals we close. Many of our client relationships have continued for years — because we stay invested in their success.

WHY CHOOSE US

Credentials that speak for themselves.

IIFT Alumnus

Post Graduate from the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade — India's premier institution for international business.

80+ Countries

Personal business experience across the USA, Canada, Latin America, Europe, the Gulf, and South East Asia.

20+ Years Experience

Two decades of hands-on international trade experience across diverse industries before founding Realistic India.

Deep India Knowledge

Unmatched understanding of India's markets, regulations, business culture, and partner ecosystem.

Est. 2016

Nearly a decade of proven consulting practice — helping global businesses and Indian companies achieve their ambitions.

Global Network

Built over 20+ years, our network spans investors, manufacturers, distributors, and government contacts across continents.

You don't need another consulting.
You need the right partner.

Whether you're entering India for the first time or scaling your
next phase of growth — let's talk. No jargon, no pressure. Just clarity.

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